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Genesee Ice

Genesee Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Lager · One of 79 American Lagers in hopIQ

A stronger adjunct lager in which ice crystals form during maturation and are filtered out before packaging. It pours a clear pale straw colour with a thin, lasting collar of foam. The aroma is grainy with a pronounced corn note. The palate brings lightly toasted malt and a sweet, syrupy adjunct flavour, with hops kept very mild. The body is light but carries a noticeable warmth from the higher alcohol, and the corn sweetness lingers into the finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Lager.
Malt character
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Genesee Ice

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear pale straw colour with excellent transparency. A thin, durable collar of white foam forms at the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, gradually receding into fine lacing. Carbonation is evident and properly integrated.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced corn adjunct character, supported by clean grainy malt impressions. Hop aromatics are subdued, allowing the sweet grain and cereal notes to dominate. No off-odours or yeast-derived esters are present; the profile remains straightforward and inviting.

corn sweetnessgrainycereal notesmild

◐ Taste

Entry brings lightly toasted malt with a soft sweetness derived from adjunct sugars, creating a syrupy quality on the mid-palate. Bitterness is minimal and nearly imperceptible, keeping the beer accessible and smooth. The elevated alcohol (5.5% ABV) introduces a subtle warmth that balances the sweetness without asserting itself.

lightly toastedsweet adjunctvery low bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with residual corn sweetness persisting into the aftertaste. Clean and uncomplicated, the beer leaves no harsh notes or lingering bitterness.

medium finishsweet lingering
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
73
Appearance
78
Finish
70
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Genesee Ice

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Genesee Ice

About American Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Lager?

American Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, light, malty character as Genesee Ice will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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